Ferrall Artist in Residence on campus all week (video)

He’s a Las Vegas-based headlining trumpet player who has backed up Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, and Elvis.

He’s also a commercial photographer, a consummate entrepreneur, and a certified wine expert.

Now Tony Scodwell is at Beloit College, visiting for the week as this year’s Victor E. Ferrall, Jr. Endowed Artist-in-Residence.

As part of his residency, Scodwell—who happens to be a Beloit native—will be putting on performances, giving a lecture, and visiting classes.Click hereto see jazz band director John Mayer talking about Scodwell’s visit.

Here’s a look at his upcoming events this week:

Scodwell will perform with the Beloit College Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24 in Eaton Chapel (insider tip: watch for a special presentation prior to the finale!).

Scodwell will present "Making a Living in the Music Business as a Trumpet Player" at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 in Eaton Chapel.

Scodwell will perform along with a 25-piece orchestra in "Tony Scodwell and Friends in Concert with Big Band" at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 in Eaton Chapel.

Scodwell will perform in a winds and jazz concert at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 28 in Eaton Chapel.

All events are free and open to the public.

For more information on Scodwell and the Victor E. Ferrall, Jr. Endowed Artists-in-Residence program, clickhere.